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May 16, 2023 8:38 AM

Torrential rain sends southern Minnesota rivers rising once again

Just when it seemed that spring flooding had finally exited the region, some southern Minnesota rivers are on the rise again in the wake of torrential rain.

by Tim Nelson

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May 15, 2023 11:08 AM

When is the peak of hail season in Minnesota?

Following another week of consistent warm temperatures, an MPR News listener wanted to know when the peak of the hail season in Minnesota begins. The answer? Soon.

by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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May 15, 2023 4:00 AM

As DFL drives final pieces of agenda, business interests object

As the DFL majority at the Minnesota Capitol passes the final pieces of its agenda, some business groups and health organizations are pushing back.

by Dana Ferguson

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May 12, 2023 10:56 AM

Movements of memory: Leslie Parker premieres a dance of lineage and experience

St. Paul's Leslie Parker premiered “Divination Tools: imagine home,” an improvisational dance piece exploring Black divinity and lineage, at the Walker Art Center.

by Jacob Aloi

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May 11, 2023 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Memories of France

Art Hounds recommend French-inspired art by Ilene Krug Mojsilov, Spiral Theater's play “West Point Players” and an exhibit by artist Lori Franklin in Duluth.

by Max Sparber and Alex V. Cipolle

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May 11, 2023 4:00 AM

Ag exports critical to Minnesota in a changing world

Minnesota's agriculture industry had a record-breaking year for exports last year. The state is a leading producer of many farm commodities like soybeans and corn, and exports to other countries are a key part of the ag economy. A complex web of connections moves those crops around the world.

by Dan Gunderson

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May 10, 2023 5:33 AM

Sinkhole tourism? Fountain, Minn., sees an opening

The southeastern Minnesota town has long styled itself as the Sinkhole Capital of the U.S., but the hoped-for economic boost has never materialized. Now, some residents are working to change that.

by Catharine Richert

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May 9, 2023 9:41 AM

Consistent warm weather provides relief after rainy weeks

Minnesota weather may have finally turned the corner with consistent warm temps. MPR News’ Phil Picardi spoke with retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley to discuss the sunny weather and the forecast ahead.

by Phil Picardi and Lukas Levin

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May 9, 2023 4:00 AM

Rare good news for butterflies — but pesticides still a big worry

A widely used class of insecticides is known to harm both native bees and honeybees. But a new University of Minnesota study finds the neonicotinoid insecticides have little effect on adult Monarch butterflies.

by Dan Gunderson

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May 8, 2023 1:41 PM

Minnesota Senate passes paid family and medical leave program

The plan would set up a payroll tax for workers and employers, and employees could then get partial pay replacement if they got sick or had to care for a loved one.

by Brian Bakst and Dana Ferguson

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